UPI Dominates Payments: Debit Cards Crash Like Bad Tech

India's payment scene is buzzing like a Stark Expo! UPI is the superstar, handling a whopping 85.5% of transactions in 2025, while debit cards are plummeting faster than a malfunctioning suit. Credit cards are flexing their muscles, doubling their presence. RTGS? Still the heavyweight champ for big bucks, but UPI is your go-to for everyday buys. Welcome to the digital revolution, folks!

Quick rundown

1.UPI accounts for 85.5% of India's payment volumes.

2.Debit card transactions fell by 67% from 2021 to 2025.

3.Credit card usage doubled in transaction volume and value.

4.RTGS handles 68.6% of total transaction value despite low volume.

5.India's digital payments have increased 38 times in volume over a decade.

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